Michelle Fox
Moores Hill,IN
Summary
- Dedicated professional with established interpersonal skills, and eagerness to support team members. Intricate understanding of productivity software and physical office assets. Resourceful interpersonal communications skills lends well to streamlining behind-the-scenes operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Little Red Academy
Aurora, IN
06.2025 - Current
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices for early childhood education.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Facilitated group play activities that encouraged collaboration among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Administered assessments throughout the year to gauge student understanding of content material.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
Benefits Secretary/Assistant
First Baptist Church of Hammond
Hammond, IN
09.2013 - 06.2024
- Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Sorted mail and distributed it to appropriate personnel or departments within the organization.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Compiled data from various sources into clear, concise reports that could be used by management for decision-making purposes.
- Assisted with special projects or tasks related to departmental functions upon request.
- Provided administrative support to the Office Manager and other staff members.
- Updated contact lists on a regular basis; created new contacts as needed.
- Handled confidential documents with discretion.
- Organized and maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.
- Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
- Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
- Provided assistance with onboarding new employees by preparing orientation materials.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for important documents.
- Reviewed billing statements for accuracy prior to submitting them for payment processing.
- Managed calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the office.
- Created and updated spreadsheets to track and report data.
- Greeted visitors and directed to appropriate location or person.
- Sent and distributed mail and parcels.
- Maintained organized filing system of paper and electronic documents.
Private Nanny
Nathan And Kathy Sevener
Valparaiso, IN
05.2010 - 08.2013
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental and emotional growth for the children.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Participated in professional development activities such as trainings or workshops related to childcare topics.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Administered medication according to parental instructions.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Everest College
Merrillville, IN10-2007
Bachelor of Science - Marriage & Motherhood ( Early Childhood Education)
Hyles Anderson College
Crown Point, Indiana05-2004
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Strategic planning
- Customer satisfaction
- Relationship management
- Clear communication skills
- Patience
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Certification
- I am CPR Certified
- I currently have my CDA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Little Red Academy
06.2025 - Current
Benefits Secretary/Assistant
First Baptist Church of Hammond
09.2013 - 06.2024
Private Nanny
Nathan And Kathy Sevener
05.2010 - 08.2013
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Everest College
Bachelor of Science - Marriage & Motherhood ( Early Childhood Education)
Hyles Anderson College